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Job Title: Scientist, R&D

Reports To: R&D Manager

Department / Group:  New Product Development – Retail

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: San Antonio, TX

Exemption Status: Yes

Pay / Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000.00

Travel Required: Yes

Revision Status: July 2026

Date Created: July 2026

About Us:

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. 

 Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

The R&D Scientist is responsible for bringing new extracts and concentrates from concept to commercialization, as well as supporting cost savings and product improvement projects. This role is hands-on, working collaboratively with cross-functional internal teams as well as interacting directly with customers to deliver innovative, scalable solutions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications & Requirements:

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work additional hours, and tailor schedule appropriately, to support team goals and meet deadlines
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks
• Work environment sometimes involves exposure to inclement weather
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety

Work Environment

Quality Statement: 

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

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